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Dark Fibre Maintenance

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

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24 May 2021 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the maintenance of fibre optic networks at the University of Edinburgh was initiated through an open tender titled "Dark Fibre Maintenance". This contract falls under the services category, specifically focused on education. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract awarded to Concept Solutions People Ltd on 4th May 2021. Key details include a contract value of £56,790 and a contract signing date on 4th May 2021. The delivery addresses are located in Edinburgh, UK.

This tender represents a significant business opportunity for large-scale service providers specialising in network infrastructure and maintenance. Given the technical nature of the service required, businesses with expertise in fibre optic systems and experience navigating public procurement processes will be particularly well-suited to participate in similar future tenders. The specific demands for accessing ducts owned by Concept Solutions People create a niche opportunity for companies capable of efficient collaboration and technical support in fibre optic network management.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Dark Fibre Maintenance

Notice Description

Provision of maintenance and repair service covering the fibre optic network used to deliver network service to University student residencies.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This contract has been awarded under reg 6(1)(b)(ii)Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016 (Competition is absent for technical reasons): The fibre optic cabling is owned by the University but resides in ducts running along public highways that are owned and managed by Concept Solution People. Access to these ducts to inspect or repair a damaged fibre optic cable would require the authorisation of Concept Solutions People and therefore has the potential to delay the repair and thus extend the disruption to the student residencies.. This contract has been awarded under reg 6(1)(b)(ii)Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016 (Competition is absent for technical reasons).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000654973
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY416266
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50312310 - Maintenance of data network equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£56,790 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 May 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 May 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH
Contact Name
Jen Paterson
Contact Email
jen.paterson@ed.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1316502508

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 1HT
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CONCEPT SOLUTIONS PEOPLE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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